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Blurred photograph of one of the two suspects arrested by the Syrian authorities (Credit: photo published on the Facebook page of the Internal Security Forces) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Syrian internal security forces announced Tuesday that they had arrested two men suspected of belonging to a Hezbollah cell accused of plotting an attack on the Homs refinery. Homs is located about 20 kilometers from the Lebanese border.According to Syrian authorities, the two men, identified by the initials M. S. and B. Ch., were arrested “as part of a preventive security operation.” Officials did not specify where the operation took place. The men were reportedly in possession of “explosive devices” intended for the attack.The Homs refinery is currently the only functioning refinery in Syria, as the Banias refinery on the coast is undergoing maintenance after years of war. Hours after the Syrian announcement, Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office denied the “accusations made by Syria’s Internal Security Forces,”... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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